Description

Dithiane-3,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile organic building block characterized by its unique sulfur-containing heterocyclic structure. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, serving as a key precursor for the development of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex cyclic or chiral centers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a key intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protecting group or a scaffold in multi-step organic synthesis for constructing complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of advanced materials, including organic semiconductors and nonlinear optical materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dithiane-3,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6623-09-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4S2
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dithianedicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Dithiane-3,6-dicarboxylic Acid; 3,6-Dicarboxy-1,4-dithiane; NSC 163063; 1,4-Dithiane-α,α'-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	229-590-4

Quality Control

Our Dithiane-3,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.